Global Scans · Walmart · Weekly Summary

• [New] Walmart has mitigated some regulatory risk by proactively raising its internal minimum wages and investing in employee education programs, positioning itself as a leader in corporate responsibility compared to its peers. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Walmart has pledged to triple its exports from India to $10 billion by 2027. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Recent results highlighted mid-single-digit total revenue growth, nearly 30% U.S. e-commerce growth, and more than 50% global advertising growth, keeping Walmart squarely in the defensive growth bucket heading into early 2026. CPG Daily Brief
• [New] Supply chain disruptions and competitive pressure remain the most likely and impactful risks for Walmart in 2025. Artificall
• [New] Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons were warned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that they continued selling ByHeart infant formula even after a botulism-related recall, in an outbreak that has sickened about 50 babies in 19 states. CPG Daily Brief
• [New] Big-box retailers face fresh regulatory risk after the Food and Drug Administration faulted Walmart and peers for leaving recalled baby formula on shelves, underscoring how recall discipline is now a board-level topic. / USA CPG Daily Brief
• [New] Grocery e-commerce, a $150 billion opportunity, sees Walmart capturing 25% share via fresh produce delivery. Stocks Scouting: Stock Market Insights & Analysis
• [New] Walmart Connect's ad revenue growth of 28% underscores monetization potential, with Walmart eyeing $5 billion annually by fiscal 2027. Stocks Scouting: Stock Market Insights & Analysis
• [New] Walmart plans to open five stores in January after opening or remodeling nine in 2025. Arkansas Online
• [New] Losing Sectors / Companies: Utilities and Consumer Staples (Defensive Stocks): While stable, companies like American Electric Power Company, Inc. and Walmart Inc. often underperform relative to growth-oriented sectors during strong economic expansions as investors seek higher-growth opportunities. FinancialContent
• [New] After several years with minimal new construction, Walmart plans to open about a dozen stores in 2025 as part of a larger effort to build or convert more than 150 locations over the next few years. Racher Press
• [New] Walmart, one of the largest retailers in the U.S., uses machine learning to predict demand patterns across over 4,700 stores. SaGeminieTech
• [New] Analysts expect Walmart to keep expanding its cash generation, with projections rising to roughly $31.5 billion of Free Cash Flow by 2030. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Walmart anticipates strong 2025 holiday sales, boosted by resilient upper - and middle-income spending, e-commerce growth, and robust Q3 results exceeding expectations. WebProNews
• Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI that will start with allowing customers and members to soon shop with the US retail giant through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout. Retail Technology Innovation Hub
• Walmart U.S. uses blockchain to track food origins, reducing contamination risk. SaGeminieTech

Last updated: 29 December 2025